The Ethical Standards in Public Life etc (Scotland) Act 2000 placed a duty on councils: (1) to have regard to the value of stable family life in children's development; (2) to provide education appropriate in content and approach to pupils' age, understanding and stage of development; (3) to work with parents and put in place direct procedures for parents to raise concerns; and (4) to review curriculum advice and support materials for schools. The Standards in Scotland's Schools etc. Act 2000 enabled Ministers to issue guidance incorporating the above points in the form of circular 2/2001 on the conduct of education about responsible personal relationships and sexual health in Scottish schools to which local authorities were required to have regard. This act also charged headteachers with the duty of giving parents and pupils the opportunity of making their views known on the school's annual priorities for development which affect pupils' everyday life at school. A Ministerial Working group on education about responsible personal relationships and sexual health produced a group report, called the McCabe report. This report recommended the provision of practical advice and re-stated key principles including the importance of setting education about responsible personal relationships and sexual health. Learning and Teaching Scotland produced and issued to schools and education authorities the practical advice recommended by the McCabe report. Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) carried out a focussed inspection to evaluate the steps taken by education authorities and schools since the publication of the McCabe report and Circular 2/2001. Action by education authorities, schools and their key partners had shown a commitment to updating and improving the quality of education about sexual health and positive relationships. Examples of good practice from inspection are appended.